Bicycle-support.



(N6 Modal.)

w. H. HART, .IR. BICYCLE SUPPORT.

(Application filed Dec. 19, 1898.)

Patented Oct. 3, I899.

2 Sheets-Sheet No. 634,296. Patented Oct. 3, I899. w. H. HART, In.

BICYCLE SUPPORT.

(Application filed Dec. 19, 1898.) (No Model.) 2 Sheets-Sheet 2.

UNITED STATES VVILLIAM H. HART, JR, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

BICYCLE-SUPPORT.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent NO. 63l,296, dated October3, 1899.

Application filed December 19, 1898. Serial No. 699,679. (No model.)

adapted to be journaled on the frame of a bicycle-pedal, so as to beplaced in operative position thereon and when not required for serviceto be folded on said frame and be controlled.thereon by the resiliencyof thelegs of the support.

Figure 1 represents a perspective view of a bicycle-supportembodyingmyinvention, the same being in operative position. Fig. 2 represents avertical section thereof on line so 0:, Fig. 3. Fig. 3 represents a topor plan View of the support. Figs. 4 and 5 represent perspective viewsof other forms of my invention.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in thefigures.

Referring to the drawings, A designates a bicycle-pedal, in whose frameB, at the forward end thereof, are the openings 0.

D designates a support for the bicycle, the same consisting of theresilient legs E, the foot F, the journals L, and the elbows at theupper part of said legs, said legs being. preferably made in sectionswhich are united by the buckle G, which engages with right and leftscrew-threads on the inner ends of the foot F.

In the sides of the frame B are the slots N, which are adapted toreceive the outer limbs M of the elbows L, said sides havingcorrugations I-I thereon, the depressions between which form therecesses J, it being seen that when the support is not in serviceportionsof the legs E occupy the recesses J and so are held folded onthe pedal-frame. When, however, the bicycle is to be supported, the legsare drawn downwardly, whereby they yield, and as they leave the recessesJ they ride over the lower corrugations H. Then the legs are pressedtogether, so that the elbowsK are within the frame 13, and the legs areturned outwardly to full extent and then let go, when the limbs M springinto the slots N and so look the legs in the operative position of thesupport, as shown in Fig. 1.

When the support is nolonger required, the legs are pressed together,whereby the limbs M are withdrawn from the slot N, and the support isthen turned upwardly and portions of the legs are sprung over the sidesof the frame B and seated in the recess J, thus holding the legs foldedon the frame, as shown in Fig. 3. In Fig. 4 the elbows P are adapted torest against the front wall or cross-bar of the frame B, so as to retainthe support in operative position; but said frame is adapted to have thelegs folded thereon similar to that shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3.

In Fig. 5 the recesses Q, with which the leg are interlocked, are formedin the heads of the studs R, which are secured to the sides of thepedal-frame by nuts S or other means engaging the shanks of said studsand bearing against said frame.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is-

1. In a bicycle-support attachable to a pedal frame, resilient legs, abase or foot connecting the same, journals on the upper ends of saidlegs, and elbows on the inner ends of said journals, the end limbs ofsaid elbows being adapted to abut against said frame.

2. In a bicycle-support, a pedal-frame having a side with corrugationsforming a recess, and a resilient leg journaled on said frame, andadapted tobe sprung into said recess.

3. In abicycle-support,apedal-frame,openingsin the end and side thereof,and a leg with a journal and elbow thereon, said journal being mountedin one of said openings and the outer limb of said elbow being adaptedto enter the other opening when the leg is in operative position.

WILLIAM H. HART, J R.- Witnesses: 1

JOHN A. WIEDERSHEIM, WM. 0. WIEDERsHEI

